Iran's Supreme Leader and Saudi defense minister meet in Tehran

“We believe that the relationship between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia will be beneficial for both countries and the two countries can complement each other,” Ali Khamenei told visiting Saudi defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday.

Khamenei said that the expansion of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia has its enemies, adding: "These hostile motives must be overcome and we are ready in this regard," according to the Supreme Leader's official website.

Prince Khalid, according to the report, told Khamenei: "I have come to Tehran with the agenda of expanding relations with Iran and cooperation in all fields, and we hope that the constructive talks will provide stronger relations between Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran than in the past."